"Designed for Inclusion: Re-thinking Leadership that Transforms"

Leading a neuro-diverse setting in the reformed educational landscape – how can school / MAT leaders ensure their school/ MAT is truly inclusive? 

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Malcolm Reeve

Malcolm has worked in the field of SEND for 30 years and in that time has worked in adult provision, mainstream schools, and special schools. He has worked in with children throughout the age range and with learning difficulties ranging from moderate to profound. Malcolm has been a Headteacher of three schools and one federation. He is a National Leader of Education, a Member of the National SEND Forum, and Patron of the Centre Algarve holiday centre for people with special needs. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Dame Christine Lenehan

Christine began her career as a social worker in 1980 and joined the Council for Disabled Children in 2000. She has conducted impactful reviews for the DoH and DfE, leading to significant practice changes affecting children and young people. Recently, she led a review on safeguarding disabled children in residential settings, urging government collaboration to improve education, health, and care for disabled children. Christine was awarded an OBE in 2009, became an Honorary Fellow of the RCPCH in 2013, and received a Damehood in 2016 for her work with disabled children. In October 2024, she was appointed Strategic Advisor on SEND to support government reforms.